slowly-completed
|slow-ly-com-plet-ed|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsloʊli kəmˈpliːtɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˈsləʊli kəmˈpliːtɪd/
(complete)
finish or make whole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'complete' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'completus,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plere' meant 'to fill.'
Historical Evolution
'completus' transformed into the Old French word 'complet,' and eventually became the modern English word 'complete' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill up or finish,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been finished or achieved at a slow pace.
The project was slowly-completed due to unforeseen challenges.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/29 08:58